Eastern Redbud

Dwarf Rhododendron

About Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Rhododendron

Eastern Redbud

Dwarf Rhododendron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

China

Types

Cercis

Rhododendron

Number of Varieties

2520

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Well Drained

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-95-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

21,22

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm45.70 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Purple, Lavender, Violet

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Blue Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Elliptic and Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Spring, Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Rooted stem cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Requires regular watering, Water more in summer

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Flowers, Leaves

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

RHODODENDRON impeditum

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Dwarf Rhododendron, Dwarf Purple Rhododendron

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Dwarf Rhododendron

In German

OstRedbud

Dwarf Rhododendron

In French

Redbud Orient

Dwarf Rhododendron

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Dwarf Rhododendron

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

Dwarf Rhododendron

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Dwarf Rhododendron

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Dwarf Rhododendron

In Latin

Cercis

Dwarf Rhododendron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fabales

Ericales

Family

Fabaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Cercis

Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Ericoideae

Number of Species

1040

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Rhododendron

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Rhododendron. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Dwarf Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Dwarf Rhododendron has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Rhododendron

Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Rhododendron is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Rhododendron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dwarf Rhododendron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Dwarf Rhododendron is Acidic.

Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Rhododendron Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Dwarf Rhododendron height is 25.40 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Rhododendron are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Dwarf Rhododendron flower color: Purple, Lavender and Violet
Dwarf Rhododendron leaf color: Blue Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Rhododendron

Care of Eastern Redbud and Dwarf Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Dwarf Rhododendron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dwarf Rhododendron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.